Quantitative Trader (City of London)

Position: Quantitative Trader

Location: London (with potential opportunities in Amsterdam & the Middle East)

Company: Arjun Global (on behalf of clients)

Industry: Financial Markets / Trading / Quantitative Finance

About Arjun Global

Arjun Global is a specialist consultancy working across the financial markets industry. We partner with leading trading firms globally , supporting their hiring and expansion strategies in major hubs including London , Amsterdam , and the Middle East . Our clients include high-performance proprietary trading desks, market makers, hedge funds, and technology-driven institutions across asset classes.

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting Quantitative Traders on behalf of several high-calibre clients in London. These firms are seeking analytical, entrepreneurial individuals to design, test, and deploy trading strategies in a fast-paced, low-latency environment. The opportunity spans futures, options, equities, crypto, and FX markets , depending on the desk.

Successful candidates will have the chance to work directly with top-tier teams and build strategies backed by cutting-edge infrastructure and capital resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement systematic and/or discretionary trading strategies
• Conduct data analysis, backtesting, and risk assessment of new ideas
• Collaborate with developers and quantitative researchers to improve performance
• Monitor live positions and adjust strategies based on market conditions
• Analyse market microstructure to identify alpha-generating opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Strong quantitative background (Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, etc.)
• Programming skills in Python, C++, or similar
• Deep interest in markets and trading strategy development
• Experience in a trading environment (internships or full-time) is preferred, but exceptional graduates will also be considered
• Problem-solving mindset and comfort working in a high-pressure environment

Locations

• Primary hiring in London , with additional potential roles in Amsterdam and the UAE for candidates interested in international opportunities.

Unique Interview Perk

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend Arjun Global’s Global Market Opportunities Forum in London — an exclusive event connecting traders and technologists with senior representatives from leading trading firms. This provides direct exposure to potential employers and an opportunity to make a strong impression before final interviews.